QNIS Delivering Dignity Grants Programme

The Queens Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS), a Burdett Trust funding partner, has announced the Delivering Dignity Programme to fund nurse-led projects from 2013-2015.


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New report helps providers use infection prevention and control learning resource

The Care Inspectorate has published a report on early implementation of the ‘Preventing Infection in Care' educational resource for care homes and the home environment.


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European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2012

European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) takes place annually on 18 November 2012. 


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Tooth-brushing in nurseries - The Childsmile Programme

Childsmile is a national programme designed to improve the oral health of children in Scotland and reduce inequalities both in dental health and access to dental services.


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Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 16th November 2012

The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) have supported the 'Stop Pressure Ulcer Days' taking place in Spanish-speaking countries and last year these organisations created a Declaration in Rio speaking out against people developing pressure ulcers. 


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